Foreign Workers’ Compensation Policy – Travel to Israel, Haiti, Cuba, and Russia – Office of Risk Management and Insurance

Travel Notice for Faculty & Staff

Foreign Workers’ Compensation Policy Update: Travel to Israel, Haiti, Cuba, and Russia

Effective July 1, 2025, Cornell’s insurance coverage supplier has issued new necessities for college and workers touring to Israel, Haiti, Cuba, or Russia on university-related enterprise.

To guarantee that you’re absolutely lined below Cornell’s Foreign Workers’ Compensation coverage, please observe the up to date procedures outlined under.

Why This Is Important – Travel to those international locations is taken into account increased danger. If you do NOT observe the required steps:

1. Insurance protection could also be denied
2. You might NOT be eligible for protection associated to:

• • Medical therapy
  • Work-related accidents
  • Vehicle accidents
  • Wage substitute advantages

Required Steps Before You Travel – All college and workers should full the next steps no less than 30 days previous to departure:

1. Notify the Office of Risk Management
2. Submit Your Travel Details
   • Purpose of journey
   • Full itinerary and journey dates
   • Cities or areas to be visited
   • Transportation plans (air and floor)
   • Accommodation data
   • Security precautions and protocols
   • Number of Cornell workers touring
3. Obtain Pre-Approval from the Insurance Provider
   • Risk Management will coordinate the approval course of
   • Travel should NOT proceed with out written approval

Vehicle Accidents and Liability – If a school or workers member is concerned in a vehicle-related incident whereas in Israel, Haiti, Cuba, or Russia, insurance coverage protection will solely apply if the journey was pre-approved.

Additional Requirements for Travel to Cuba

To adjust to U.S. rules, college and workers touring to Cuba should:

• Be licensed below U.S. regulation through an OFAC basic or particular license

• Submit the next kinds:
    • AIG Cuba Travel Certification
    • Cuba Travel Itinerary Form

• Allow a minimal of 30 days for processing and approval

For full particulars and to entry the required kinds, go to Cornell’s Risk Management & Insurance web page on Travel to Restricted Countries (Cuba): Risk — Travel to Restricted Country (Cuba)

Summary:

Required	Why is it essential
Notify Risk Management	Starts the approval course of
Submit journey particulars	Required for insurance coverage firm evaluation
Obtain written approval	Ensures full protection below the coverage
Follow timelines	Avoids delays or denial of protection

This coverage is efficient July 1, 2025, and necessities could also be up to date as circumstances evolve. Please seek the advice of the Office of Risk Management prior to creating journey preparations.

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